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AU04 ZXG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,304 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure underside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,505 miles

Drivers seat back release not working

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front end damage and radiator support panel badly damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil filler cap missing

Oil leak engine and transmission and level low ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,505 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat back release not working

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front end damage and radiator support panel badly damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil filler cap missing

Oil leak engine and transmission and level low ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,282 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front end damage and radiator support panel badly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (7.1.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 94,282 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front end damage and radiator support panel badly damaged

Oil level on minimum

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (7.1.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,155 miles

Coolant level low 1 liter added for test

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (N/S bad) (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from gear box

Oil level low 0.5 liter added to minimum for test

Radiator support panel badly damaged remains cable tied in place

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,644 miles

Oil level low

Oil leak from gearbox

Coolant level low 1.5 liters added for test

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator insecure due to crash damage

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low 1.5 liters added for test

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil level low

Radiator insecure due to crash damage

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,085 miles

damage to front bumper/radiator surports.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

damage to front bumper/radiator surports.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,802 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,677 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,450 miles

Exhaust blowing around clamp for rear silencer

Horn slightly week sounding

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,024 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AU04 ZXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 ZXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 ZXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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